Su Liuer, who was watching this scene from upstairs, covered her face with her handkerchief and laughed so hard she bent over.
"That's too ruthless, that move is too ruthless."
Jiang Qingwan felt quite sorry.
"Qinghui, don't cover my eyes next time, you're blocking my view of the fun."
Qing Sui rubbed her forehead.
"Your Highness, what's so interesting about someone so ugly? Wouldn't it be better to look at the Prince instead?"
Jiang Qingwan blushed deeply.
He pretended to be fierce and said...
"Qinghui, you're getting bolder and bolder."
The treasure hunt has already begun. Su Liuer said, "Today, several people have brought out enormous pearls from the deep sea. I wonder if they know anything about the Heart of the Sea Dragon you mentioned. Since you're here, why don't you go and sit in a private room?"
With nothing else to do, Jiang Qingwan agreed.
On the observatory in the palace,
The Director of the Imperial Observatory was holding a compass and making calculations.
At this moment, the sky was clear and blue, but a long, blood-red streak stretched across the east and west, as if it had cleaved the sky in two.
Such a phenomenon is truly rare.
After some deduction, the supervisor bowed and walked up to Mo Yunzhao.
"Your Majesty, the location is Xuanling Mountain. This strange phenomenon is likely caused by the leakage of dragon energy due to the chaos at the imperial tomb. If it is not repaired as soon as possible, there may be unforeseen changes."
Mo Yunzhao's expression was very solemn.
"You submitted a memorial after the morning court session today, saying that the Purple Star has changed. Is that true?"
The supervisor was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you. This matter concerns the fate of the nation. I can only present the facts as I have observed to Your Majesty and ask for your decision."
Mo Yunzhao's expression darkened further as he recalled the golden dragon from the banquet.
Could the change in the Purple Star be related to today's unusual phenomena?
The supervisor nodded hurriedly.
"Logically, there should be a relationship."
At this moment, Aunt Jinzhan walked over quickly.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Empress has personally prepared a royal meal. Please come and taste it."
Mo Yunzhao took a deep breath.
"Your Majesty is very kind. Let's go."
He took another deep look at the Imperial Observatory, then turned and left.
In the Cixi Palace, the Empress, dressed meticulously, eagerly awaited her arrival.
He was overjoyed to see Mo Yunzhao enter.
Of all the chaos that day at Shuiyun Palace, she was the only one who escaped being approached by the eunuchs.
Although some skin and flesh were exposed, the person holding her was a palace maid.
Last night, Consort Su pleaded several times, but the Emperor did not go, perhaps because he had grown disgusted with her.
If not now, when?
She knelt down gracefully.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
Mo Yunzhao raised his hand slightly.
"Rise. What brings the Empress to such an elegant occasion as to cook for herself today?"
The Empress immediately stepped forward to serve him personally.
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that when we were in the Prince's Palace, you often read until midnight? I was worried about your health, so I made you a midnight snack every day and sent it to you. I was afraid that you would get tired of the same old thing and not want to eat it, so I learned many different ways to prepare it."
Thinking back on the past, Mo Yunzhao's face also showed some emotion.
He looked at the sumptuous meal on the table, each dish carrying memories of the past.
Back then, he was wholeheartedly devoted to serving his country and didn't have the many worries he has now. Although he was tired, he was happy.
He gently took the Empress's hand and squeezed it.
"Your Majesty, you've worked hard. Please sit down and eat with us."
"yes."
The Empress was overjoyed.
Her beauty was no match for Consort Su, and her ability to remain Empress was entirely due to Mo Yunzhao's deep respect and affection for her.
Now that she wants to regain favor, she naturally needs to rely on this same respect and affection.
Mo Yunzhao personally served her some food.
"The second prince is not young anymore. Has the Empress found a suitable woman to marry him?"
The Empress's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said, "He has two concubines serving him in his household, so there's no rush. Your Majesty is his father; if there's someone you fancy, just assign him to them. I really don't want to worry about this."
Mo Yunzhao did not speak again.
Among all his princes, only Mo Shaoqing had the best talent.
But this personality is unlike his.
Not patient and biding their time enough.
But the current situation is different from what it was back then. With no one to restrain him, he has naturally become more arrogant.
"I've heard that the Right Chancellor's daughter is gentle and composed, a person who can calm down, and her talent goes without saying. What does the Empress think?"
The Queen's heart was pounding.
It is common knowledge that Zuo Cheng's eldest son was Mo Shaoqing's mentor, and Zuo Cheng favored the second prince.
If he were to marry the daughter of the Right Chancellor, both of the top civil officials would become supporters of the Second Prince, which would be tantamount to handing him half of the political power.
The empress clenched her fist tightly, her hand hidden in her sleeve.
Suppressing her excitement, she replied, "I will follow Your Majesty's arrangements. I only wish that Shaoqing can help Your Majesty share more of your burdens. As for anything else, with you here, I have nothing to worry about."
Mo Yunzhao was very satisfied with her reaction.
Just as he was about to summon the chief eunuch to draft the decree, a junior eunuch rushed over and whispered a few words to the chief eunuch.
The chief eunuch's expression changed drastically.
Is this true?
The young eunuch nodded.
"Everyone on the street heard it."
Mo Yunzhao asked in a cold voice, "What happened?"
The chief eunuch immediately kicked the junior eunuch, "Why haven't you reported to the Emperor yet?"
The little eunuch scrambled and crawled to his knees on the ground.
"Your Majesty, the Second Master Zhang... shouted on the streets of Yulin that the Second Prince is going to be made Crown Prince and will soon ascend the throne, and he even shouted 'Long live the Second Prince! Long live the Second Prince!'"
"presumptuous!"
The Empress slammed her hand on the table in anger.
"How dare you speak nonsense in front of the Emperor! Guards, take him out and beat him to death!"
Mo Yunzhao coldly raised his hand.
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